The Effectiveness of Needle Exchange Programs in Reducing the Spread of Hepatitis C

Authors: Homood Abdullah Alghanim, Talal Abdulrhman Alharbi, Ola Saleh Mohammad Albarrak, Mubarak Awad Alshammari, Sultan Abdulaziz Altheyab, Abdalurhman Abdulaziz Almubarak

DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12078313

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gtzwhd

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Needle exchange programs (NEPs) have long been recognized as a crucial harm reduction strategy in addressing the spread of infectious diseases such as hepatitis C among people who inject drugs. This essay evaluates the effectiveness of NEPs in reducing the spread of hepatitis C by examining existing literature and research on the topic. The methodology section outlines the research design and data analysis techniques used in the studies reviewed. The discussion section highlights key findings from the research, including the impact of NEPs on reducing needle sharing behaviors and hepatitis C transmission rates. In conclusion, this essay argues that NEPs play a vital role in preventing the spread of hepatitis C and other blood-borne infections among vulnerable populations.

Keywords: needle exchange programs, hepatitis C, harm reduction, infectious diseases, injection drug use

Paper Id: 1762

Published On: 2019-02-02

Published In: Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2019

Cite This: The Effectiveness of Needle Exchange Programs in Reducing the Spread of Hepatitis C - Homood Abdullah Alghanim, Talal Abdulrhman Alharbi, Ola Saleh Mohammad Albarrak, Mubarak Awad Alshammari, Sultan Abdulaziz Altheyab, Abdalurhman Abdulaziz Almubarak - IJIRMPS Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2019. DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12078313

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